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Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
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Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist
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Jun 01, 2021 | ISBN 9780593121399

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    Jun 01, 2021 | ISBN 9780593121399 | 8-10 years

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Praise

A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year!

“An inventive and heartfelt debut novel.”  The New York Times

An uplifting, affirming story for every collection.” Booklist, starred review

“Isaiah’s optimism, drive, and loyalty to friends and family make him a hero to cheer for and lend a feeling of hope to this exploration of difficult topics.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“In this moving tale of life, loss, and the love of words, Isaiah learns that perseverance and vulnerability are real superpowers and that family and community are the real wind beneath a superhero’s cape.” —The Horn Book

An accessible story about a child facing loss and home instability. Isaiah is a likable character; readers will identify with his struggle to rise above his family’s housing issues to define himself.” School Library Journal

“Baptist presents the direness of abject poverty with exquisite empathy. She provides Isaiah with a supportive community that helps as his family’s situation fluctuates, giving readers who also experience housing insecurity hope but no promises.” Kirkus Reviews

A compassionate eye-opener for kids not yet ready for Abbott’s The Great Jeff.” The Bulletin

Awards

Illinois Reader’s Choice – Bluestem Award NOMINEE 2025

Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2021

Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices SELECTION 2021

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